Jake West: Keeper of the Stones.

Jake West: Keeper of the Stones.
 © Martin Webb 2010

When fifteen year old Jake West and his best friend, Ben Brooker, help Jake’s grandfather clear his attic of the junk he’s collected from his years of travelling, the boys discover an old chest containing a beautifully carved wooden box.  The box contains a set of five mysterious stones and, when they erupt to emit a bright beam of light, it sparks an epic journey which will lead Jake into a dangerous world and to the discovery of some strange family secrets.

In an instant he becomes the latest in a long line of world protectors, a symbol of hope to millions and prey to all the warriors, wizards and evil tyrants who now know of his and the stones’ existence.  Forced to flee from the mighty Thargw warrior Sawdon, the boys enter a world in turmoil and accidentally damage the stones, perhaps destroying their one chance of going home!  Seeking allies, they join with the depleted remnants of King Artrex’ Rebel Army in the fight to defeat his evil wizard brother, King Vantrax.   The boys fight battles, raid an impregnable fortress and lead a mission to free an entire army of slaves, but all the time, they’re trying to get home!  Finally, they locate the wizard who can restore the stones and set out to find the replacement gems they need, but tragedy strikes when they are ambushed and Ben is mortally wounded by a Taskan warrior.  Jake has to decide whether to abandon his destiny, or his best friend.

The young Keeper chooses to save his friend, the fate of millions lies with Jake and the stones, but the bonds of friendship prove too strong to ignore.  The Keeper returns home hoping that modern medicine can save his friend, he knows though, that he must return to finish what he has started.  He has no choice – he made a promise!  And he left the stones behind!

Jake West – ‘The Keeper of the Stones’ is an introductory novel aimed at readers from teenagers to young adults.  It is intended to be the first of a two/three part series that tells of the Keeper’s rebirth and the restoration of the stones.  Further adventures in different lands/times and a prequel are also planned.


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